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C126 SEC

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,667 mi
Last recorded125,667 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC126 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 125,667 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 125,663 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged next to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 118,754 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 118,751 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,560 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 113,988 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 113,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,737 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 137,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 137,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 112,394 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 111,085 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 110,175 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 110,175 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 108,908 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 106,067 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 103,871 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?

Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 242
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
brake binding 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
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C126 SEC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 560 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C126 SEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 560 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C126 SEC registered?

C126 SEC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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